Security and facility services provider Allied Universal has appointed retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker as vice president and corporate security director, according to a company announcement.
Walker “will draw on his civilian and military executive leadership expertise to serve as a resource to Allied Universal customers in developing comprehensive security strategies,” the announcement says. He “will determine priorities for the protection of people, property and assets and will advise on the allocation of resources based on risk, operational needs and company policies.”
Walker will also “provide counsel to help customers leverage cutting-edge technology and data to deploy smarter, more effective security programs,” according to the Allied Universal announcement.
“William is an accomplished safety, security and threat mitigation professional with a proven record of success designing, developing and integrating organisation-wide strategies to protect against internal and external vulnerabilities,” says Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal, in the announcement.
“His recruitment to our already-winning team is going to be a game changing asset to the customers and communities we serve,” he says. Walker joins Allied Universal after serving as the 38th Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. An elected officer, the Sergeant at Arms is the House of Representatives’ chief law enforcement, protocol and security officer. Walker approved all matters concerning the protection of members, staff, visitors and office buildings at the Capitol complex.
“I’m proud to join the world’s security leader and utilise my experience to identify new business opportunities and build strategic partnerships with clients,” says Walker in the announcement. “Allied Universal is an extraordinary organisation and it’s a pleasure and privilege to be part of its vision for the future.”
